Project Grant R21NS135413
Award Date
9/6/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$440K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Federal Grant Program
93.853
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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